High School Biology Teacher
High School Biology Teacher
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Job Description
High School Biology Teacher
Job Overview
Herron High School a highlyrated high school in the Herron Classical Schools network in Indianapolis has an opening to cover paternityleavefor the month of May 2025. The successful candidate would teach 6 sections of AP and Honorsbiologystarting at the beginning of May andcover those classes until school is out in June. Herron follows a Physics First curriculum so thebiologystudents will be juniors in high school (freshmen take physics sophomores take chemistryandjuniors takebiology). Preferred: teachers with high school biology licensure; candidates with other backgrounds in education will be considered.
Specific objectives and responsibilities of the position include:
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Helps prepare scholars for and administers formal and informal assessments.
Implementation of the lesson and intervention plans including supporting smallgroup instruction and preparing lesson and classroom materials.
Completes progress monitoring tasks to track scholars growth over time and the effectiveness of interventions provided.
Creates and maintains working relationships between parents scholars and school staff.
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Nurture a positive relationship with colleagues.
Demonstrate respect for colleagues.
Support corporation decisions and direction relative to matters of policy and administrative directives. Work as a team player.
Demonstrate ability to deal with sensitive issues in a tactful and professional manner.
Demonstrate commitment to our diversity and inclusion statement.
Assists with administrative school functions when not in the classroom.
Attendance at scheduled faculty meetings professional development meetings and other sessions as determined by the Head of School.
Attendance at evening events that include but may not be limited to Parent Orientation Meet the Teacher Night Parent/Teacher Conferences and Open Houses. The dates of these events are listed on the Master Calendar.
An expectation of professional and ethical conduct and professional growth throughout the year.
Collaboratively works with the administration and others to support the policies guidelines and working procedures for Herron High School.
Performs other duties as determined necessary by the administration.
An assignment of 180 days with vacation as approved by the Head of School.
COMPENSATION
Negotiable depending on experience.
Diversity & Inclusion Embracing a Culture of Respect
Diversity and inclusion are integral to Herron Classical Schools mission and are embedded in its Core Values. By building a culture of respect and trust through relationships with people and ideas HCS believes that a highly intentional diversity enriches our community. HCS is committed to creating an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are embraced respected and valued.
Equity Statement
Herron Classical Schools through action and in partnership with families and community will uphold the values policies and practices that promote cultural competence. We are committed to eliminating biased institutional structures hiring practices and practices that affect scholar learning and achievement. We will embrace and empower scholars and staff in their individual identities to establish and sustain human dignity justice equitable treatment and inclusiveness in the classroom and workplace. Link to full Equity Statement
Nondiscrimination Statement
Herron Classical Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color gender sex gender identity disability religion ancestry national or ethnic origin or any characteristic that is legally protected under applicable local state or federal law in the administration of its educational policies behavior policies admissions policies scholarship and loan programs food service hiring practices and athletic or other schooladministered programs.
Herron Classical Schools abides by the Indiana Civil Rights Laws (I.C. 2291 Title VI and VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964 the Equal Pay Act of 1973 Title IX (Educational Amendments) Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act 42 USCS 12101et.seq.. Complaints regarding acts of sexual discrimination or harassment in violation of Title IX requirements should be filed with Herron Classical Schools Title IX Coordinator Karen Lalioff by email by phone atx1113 or by filling out a Report of Harassment form available from Student Services or any school administrator. Inquiries regarding compliance by Herron Classical Schools with Title IX and other civil rights laws may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator Herron Classical Schools 110 E. 16th Street Indianapolis IN 46202 or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education 111 North Canal Street Suite 1053 Chicago IL.
Qualifications
2 years experience in an academic setting required.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Experience working in deadlinedriven environments.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office products.
Bachelors Degree preferred high school diploma required.
Eligibility to qualify for an Indiana Emergency Permit preferred.
Employment Type
Temp
